Week One Clue Slides Social Detective Academy ⢠Week 1
20-Minute Mission
Case File #1: Unlocking Your Detective Toolkit
You Are a Social Detective!
Detectives use special tools to solve mysteries. Today, we discover the 3 secret tools you carry everywhere!
Cadet Check-In
Show your energy thumb today:
đ High đ Ready đ Tired
1. Welcome & Rules (3 min)
2. Read Aloud Clues (7 min)
3. Hands-On Hunt (7 min)
4. Badge Stamp (3 min)
Read-Aloud Exploration
What is a Social Detective?
7 Minutes
Regular Detectives
Look for lost keys, footprints, or stolen treasures.
Wear big trench coats and hats.
Solve object mysteries outside.
YOU: Social Detective!
Look for clues about people and places!
Figure out what is happening around you.
Know what others expect so everyone feels happy!
Book Prompt: "What mystery is our friend solving when they enter the noisy classroom?"
Toolkit Item #1 & #2
Your Clue Gatherers
Sensory Superpowers
Tool 1: Eyes
Looking for Social Clues
đ Face Clues: Smiling? Frowning? Looking busy?
đ Place Clues: Are people sitting on the rug or at desks?
đŚ Item Clues: Are books open or backpacks zipped?
Tool 2: Ears
Listening for Sound Clues
đŁď¸ Words: Is the teacher giving directions?
đ Volume: Is it whisper time or recess cheering?
đ Signals: Did the chime ring or the music start?
Detective Pose: Put your detective goggles on! (Make circle binoculars with hands)
Toolkit Item #3
Your Clue Connector: The Brain!
1
Eyes See
"The teacher has a big book open and students are sitting cross-legged."
2
Ears Hear
"The room is quiet. The teacher says, 'Once upon a time...'"
3
Brain Decides!
"Aha! It's story time! I should walk quietly and sit in my carpet spot!"
Formula: Eyes + Ears + Brain = Social Detective Magic!
Hands-On Detective Hunt
Mission: Scan the Room!
7 Minutes
1
Grab Your Magnifier
Pick up your paper spy glass or make circle hands.
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Get tools ready!
2
Find 3 Secret Clues
Spot 1 eye clue, 1 ear clue, and 1 rule sign in our room.
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Point quietly!
3
Mark Your Mission Mat
Check off each clue on your Detective Gear Mission Mat!
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Case 1 Solved!
Detective Rule: Move like a stealthy sleuthâsoft walking feet! Quiet Feet: ON đ§Ś
Week 1 Mission Complete!
Badge Earned
Official Cadet TOOLKIT MASTER Week 1 Certified
Detective Power Recap:
đ My Eyes look at faces and places.
đ My Ears listen to voices and room sounds.
đ§ My Brain figures out what to do next!
đ¤ Detective Chant: "Eyes on clue, ears hear true, brain knows just what to do!" See you next week!
Detective Gear Mission Mat Social Detective Academy ⢠Week 1
Detective Gear & Tool Match Mat
Case File 01
Detective Name:
Code Name:
Date:
Step 1: Check & Match Your 3 Detective Tools (Look at the picture!)
Touch tool, check box!
1. Eyes
Ready
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Looking at teacher
Look at faces, body clues, and what friends are doing.
2. Ears
Ready
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Listening to words
Listen to voice directions, room chime, and tone.
3. Brain
Ready
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Thinking what to do
Connects what you see & hear to make a smart choice!
Step 2: Room Clue Hunt (Hands-On Practice)
Draw or write 1 clue you find in the room
Eye Clue (Draw what you saw):
đ Visual
Label:
Ear Clue (Draw/write what you heard):
đ Sound
Sound:
My Brain Put It Together: What should I do right now?
Social Detective Promise
"I promise to keep my detective eyes open, turn my detective ears on, and use my smart brain to solve social mysteries every day!"
Detective Signature:
WEEK 1 STAMP
Counselor Seal
Week Two Clue Slides Social Detective Academy ⢠Week 2
20-Minute Mission
Case File #2: Cracking School Clues
Expected vs. Unexpected Clues
Every room has secret rules called "expectations." Today, we use our detective eyes to crack the clues!
Toolkit Warm-Up
Turn on your tools:
đ Eyes ready
đ Ears listening
1. Detective Check-In (3 min)
2. Clue Discovery (7 min)
3. Card Sort Lab (7 min)
4. Wrap & Stamp (3 min)
Detective Vocabulary
What is an "Expected" Clue?
Secret Code: GREEN
When clues are EXPECTED:
It fits the time, place, and group plan.
People feel safe, calm, and happy around you.
It helps everyone learn and play together.
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Green Light Behavior
Example: Walking in line with quiet hands keeps everyone safe!
Read-Aloud Clue: In the story, what did the children expect during carpet time?
Detective Vocabulary
What is an "Unexpected" Clue?
Secret Code: CAUTION
When clues are UNEXPECTED:
It does NOT match what is happening in the room.
People might feel surprised, confused, or worried.
It disrupts the group plan.
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Yellow Light Behavior
Example: Singing loudly while the teacher is reading a quiet story!
Important Note: Unexpected does NOT mean "bad kid"âit just means we missed a clue!
Case Solver Challenge
Spot the Clue in the Library!
Mystery Spotting
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Clue A: Whisper & Walk
Walking quietly between book shelves and turning pages softly.
EXPECTED! đ˘
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Clue B: Tag & Shouting
Running through the book aisles and yelling to your friend.
UNEXPECTED! đĄ
Detective Question: "Where WOULD running and shouting be expected?" (Recess!)
Hands-On Practice
Detective Clue Card Sort!
7 Minutes
1
Pick a Clue Card
Take one picture card from the counselor's mystery stack.
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2
Brain Check
Ask: "Does this match the room plan? Does it keep people safe?"
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Expected Clues Sorting Activity Social Detective Academy ⢠Week 2
Expected vs. Unexpected Sorting Mat
Case File 02
Detective Name:
Date:
EXPECTED CLUES
Safe ⢠Calm ⢠Helpful
Matches the group plan! Classmates feel happy and safe.
Expected Slot 1
Expected Slot 2
Expected Slot 3
Expected Slot 4
UNEXPECTED CLUES
Surprising ⢠Confusing
Does not match the plan. Others feel surprised or worried.
Unexpected Slot 1
Unexpected Slot 2
Unexpected Slot 3
Unexpected Slot 4
Detective Debrief:
When I show expected behavior, my classroom feels:
WEEK 2 PASS
Page 2: Hands-On Picture Cards
Detective Picture Clue Cards (Cut & Sort)
Cut on dashed lines
Look at what is happening in each picture! Read the clues with your counselor and sort each card onto the Green or Yellow zone.
Hallway Lockers
1
Quiet line
2
Walking Quietly in Line
Hands at sides, quiet feet, staying behind classmates.
đ Hallway Card #1
Quiet Book Area LOUD! đ
"HEYYY!!"
Yelling at Silent Reading
Shouting loudly while others are trying to read books.
đ Reading Rug Card #2
Carpet Square Spot
Criss-Cross
Calm Body
Sitting Calmly on Rug
Sitting cross-legged on own carpet square with quiet hands.
đ Carpet Area Card #3
Cafeteria Table MESS! đĽ
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đĽ đ¨ Flying Food
Throwing Lunch Food
Tossing carrots and apples across the lunchroom table.
đ Cafeteria Card #4
Class Discussion
Wait turn
Raising Hand Quietly
Waiting patiently for the teacher to call on you.
đ Classroom Card #5
Art Center No Asking! â
Surprised
đď¸ đĽ Snatch!
Grabbing
Snatching Art Supplies
Grabbing markers from a friend's hands without asking.
đ Art Table Card #6
Playground Slide Taking Turns đ
đ đ§ Sliding
1st
2nd
Waiting line
Week Three Clue Slides Social Detective Academy ⢠Week 3
20-Minute Mission
Case File #3: Inside Other People's Heads
Secret Thought Bubbles!
Everyone around us has an invisible thought bubble. Our actions change what pops inside their minds!
Feeling Check-In
How does your bubble feel today?
âď¸ Calm ⥠Silly đ§ď¸ Sad
1. Welcome Check (3 min)
2. Thought Bubble Magic (7 min)
3. Decoder Activity (7 min)
4. Wrap & Stamp (3 min)
Thought Bubble Type 1
Comfortable Thoughts
Feels Warm & Easy
When others have comfortable thoughts:
Their body feels relaxed and happy.
They want to play, share, and sit near you.
They think: "This friend is safe and helpful!"
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What triggers it?
Sharing crayons, saying "please," listening to the teacher, waiting your turn!
Read-Aloud Connection: How did the classmates feel when our detective helped clean up the game?
Thought Bubble Type 2
Uncomfortable Thoughts
Feels Prickly & Nervous
When others have uncomfortable thoughts:
Their shoulders feel tense or worried.
They might step back or look away.
They think: "Uh oh, what is happening right now?"
đ âĄ
What triggers it?
Cutting in line, grabbing items, shouting loudly right next to someone's ear!
Detective Fix: A quick "Excuse me" or "Sorry!" can turn an uncomfortable bubble back into sunshine!
Detective X-Ray Vision
Can You Read Their Thought Bubble?
Case Solver
đ¤ đ¨ Action A
You wait your turn for blue paint
You smile and say: "You can finish that part first!"
Their Thought Bubble:
đ "I love painting with my kind friend!" (Comfortable âď¸)
đ đĽ Action B
You knock down their block tower
You rush past fast and crash into their tall castle.
Their Thought Bubble:
đ "Oh no! My hard work is gone. I feel upset." (Uncomfortable âĄ)
Super Sleuth Power: When we notice an uncomfortable bubble, we can help fix it!
Hands-On Practice
Thought Bubble Decoder Sheet!
7 Minutes
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Thought Bubble Decoder Sheet Social Detective Academy ⢠Week 3
Thought Bubble Picture Match & Decoder
Case File 03
Detective Name:
Date:
Part 1: Picture Match (Draw a line to match each picture!)
Comfortable âď¸ vs Uncomfortable âĄ
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Taking turns đ đ¤ đ
A. Sharing playground swings
âď¸ Match 1
đ§Š
Snatching! đ đĽ đ˘
B. Snatching puzzle piece
⥠Match 2
đ
Good game! đ đ đ
C. Giving high-five to friend
âď¸ Match 3
Case Clue 1: Helping Hand (Look at the picture!) Expected Action
đď¸ đĽ Spilled
"I'll help!"
Classmate spills crayons, and you smile and help pick them up.
Draw inside their Thought Bubble:
đ Bubble Canvas
Check feeling:
Comfortable âď¸
Uncomfortable âĄ
Case Clue 2: Shouting at Story Time (Look at the picture!) Unexpected Action
Story
"THIS IS SILLY!"
A peer is sharing a quiet book, and someone yells loudly.
Draw inside their Thought Bubble:
đ Bubble Canvas
Check feeling:
Comfortable âď¸
Uncomfortable âĄ
Detective Repair Words:
Words that change an uncomfortable bubble back to happy:
WEEK 3 PASS
Week Four Clue Slides Social Detective Academy ⢠Week 4
20-Minute Mission
Case File #4: Final Academy Graduation
Smart Guess vs. Wacky Guess!
Master detectives use every clue to make smart guesses before they act. Today, we graduate as Super Sleuths!
Graduation Ready!
All tools activated:
đ đ đ§
1. Welcome Check (3 min)
2. Smart vs Wacky (7 min)
3. Mystery Solvers (7 min)
4. Badge Ceremony (3 min)
Master Skill #1
What is a Smart Guess?
Uses Real Clues
A Smart Guess is when you:
Use your eyes to see what people are doing.
Use your ears to hear what words are spoken.
Use your brain to remember past experiences.
đĄ đŻ
Example:
The teacher holds a paintbrush and wears an apron.
Smart Guess: It is time for art class!
Smart Guess Rule: Real clues always lead to smart choices!
Master Skill #2
What is a Wacky Guess?
Ignores the Clues
A Wacky Guess happens when:
We do not look at what is happening around us.
We guess something totally wild that makes no sense!
Others feel confused or surprised.
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Example:
The teacher holds a paintbrush and wears an apron.
Wacky Guess: "Are we going swimming in a giant pool of jelly?"
Wacky guesses can be silly for a joke, but in class they confuse everyone!
Case Solver Showdown
Crack the Case: Smart or Wacky?
Mystery Round
đ đ§Ľ â°
The Room Clues: Backpacks are zipped, coats are on, the clock says 2:50 PM, and students are lining up at the exit door.
Guess Option A:
"It's time to dismiss and go home!"
SMART GUESS! đŻ (Matches clues)
Guess Option B:
"A dinosaur is landing a spaceship!"
WACKY GUESS! 𤪠(No clues)
Detective Brain at work: You used your eyes, ears, and routine knowledge to solve it!
Official Graduation Ceremony!
Master Sleuth
ACADEMY GRADUATE MASTER SOCIAL DETECTIVE Full Certification
You have mastered:
Super Sleuth Official Certificate Social Detective Academy ⢠Graduation Honor
Master Social Detective
Official Certificate of Achievement
This high credential is proud awarded to Cadet:
Detective Cadet Name
For demonstrating exceptional clue-hunting skills in school, activating Detective Eyes & Ears , decoding Expected Behaviors , honoring classmates' Thought Bubbles , and making stellar Smart Guesses !
đ đ Toolkit MASTERED
đ˘ đś Expected MASTERED
đ âď¸ Bubbles MASTERED
đŻ đ§ Smart Guess MASTERED
School Counselor
OFFICIAL SEAL
Date of Graduation
Cut Out Wearable Badge & Pocket ID Below
Official Wearable Clip Here đ
SUPER SLEUTH
FIRST GRADE CLUE SQUAD
"I use my eyes, ears, and brain to crack social clues!"
Detective Code: #SD-GRADE1
Pocket Detective ID
Keep in Pocket
Draw Face
Name:
Room #:
Superpower:
MY DAILY 3:
1. đ Look at the teacher and group
2. đ Listen to whole room plan
3. đĄ Make a smart guess before acting!